How Do You Take A Corner Kick?
At higher levels of play, place kicks represent critical offensive moments. Typically, the corner kick is a result of a surge of play within the final attacking third and provides teams with a chance to convert on their forward momentum. Successful corner kicks blend both surprise and precision, catching the defending team on their heels. Practice makes perfect. The best place to work on your corner kick is on a lined, regulation soccer field. If you can, get two or three offensive players to model potential runs that you can use as targets. Place the ball upon the half-circle line at the corner of the field. Take three or four steps back from the ball and survey the position of your teammates. If the defending team sets up deep in the box, it is a good idea to set up a teammate close to the corner. This way you can just play a short ground pass and draw a few defenders out. The player either has the option to dribble the ball towards the goal or play a pass in the air across the box.
